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Texas A&M coach Elko criticizes TexAgs community after loss to Missouri

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko called out the TexAgs online community and its owner Billy Liucci following the Aggies' 27-6 loss to No. 14 Missouri on Saturday. Elko distinguished between the fan base and social media users, saying he did not care about the latter group.

Where
College Station, Texas
When
Oct. 4, 2026
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets

Counties: Brazos

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Who's involved

  • Mike ElkoTexas A&M head coach
  • Billy LiucciTexAgs owner

The facts

  • Texas A&M lost to No. 14 Missouri 27-6 on Saturday.1 3 4 Stated by 3 sources
  • The Aggies led 3-0 after the first quarter, then were outscored 27-3 in three final quarters.3
  • Texas A&M's record dropped to 3-3 after the loss.1 3 4 Stated by 3 sources
  • Missouri gained 252 rushing yards on 44 attempts against Texas A&M.1
  • Texas A&M's offense totaled 216 yards and converted 5 of 18 third-down opportunities.1
  • Quarterback Marcel Reed completed 19 of 39 passes for 187 yards and two interceptions.1
  • Texas A&M plays The Citadel next on Oct. 17.1 3 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Mike Elko There's a difference between fan base and social media; Billy's cesspool can go be Billy's cesspool.1 3 4
  • Mike Elko We're in a really bad spot right now, but we'll work our way out of it.1 3 4
  • Billy Liucci Head coach losing 27-6 then calling out large portion of loyal fan base was unnecessary misstep.4

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Mike Elko says he doesn't care about 'Billy's Cesspool' after Missouri loss

    Yahoo Sports

  • Texas A&M's Mike Elko Rips Local Media Outlet, Addresses Frustrated Fans After Loss to Missouri

    Bleacher Report

  • Mike Elko Missouri Postgame

    12thman.com

  • Texas A&M coach Mike Elko rips TexAgs fan community after blowout loss

    Yahoo Sports

  • Mike Elko Slams Media After Texas A&M's Blowout Loss to Missouri

    Sports Illustrated

  • Mike Elko calls out Texas A&M fan base, 'cesspool' TexAgs users after Missouri loss

    USA Today

  • Mike Elko Takes Frustration Out On Texas A&M Media, Fans After Blowout Loss

    Yahoo Sports

Sources

Outlets: 1 left-leaning, 3 not rated Only left-leaning outlets reported this Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Texas A&M's Mike Elko Rips Local Media Outlet, Addresses Frustrated Fans After Loss to Missouri Bleacher Report Not rated, October 10, 2026
  2. Mike Elko Missouri Postgame 12thman.com Not rated, October 10, 2026
  3. Texas A&M coach Mike Elko rips TexAgs fan community after blowout loss Yahoo Sports Lean Left, October 10, 2026
  4. Mike Elko Slams Media After Texas A&M's Blowout Loss to Missouri Sports Illustrated Not rated, October 10, 2026

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